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By taking oral contraceptives, one can either stop or considerably lighten the bleeding. (Photo: representational/Pixabay)

Why many women are giving up on periods

With no apparent side-effects or health complications, women are choosing to stop their periods with hormonal tablets.

19 July 2019 3:08 PM IST

Careful care of a babys skin right from birth could prevent eczema and other allergic diseases. (Photo: ANI)

Infants with eczema are more susceptible to asthma as they grow old

Eczema in infants makes them susceptible to food allergy, hay fever, asthma.

19 July 2019 9:29 AM IST

The study published in the journal Behaviour and Information Technology carried out one experimental and two questionnaire studies to know whether using social networks can trigger depressive tendencies. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Can Facebook be the cause of developing depressive symptoms?

Does Facebook lead to depression?

19 July 2019 9:23 AM IST

Resveratrol has been shown to preserve bone and muscle mass in rats during complete unloading, analogous to microgravity during spaceflight. (Photo: ANI)

Compounds in wine can help in staying strong

Red wine compound may help astronauts stay strong: Study.

19 July 2019 9:18 AM IST

Researchers used data from positron emission tomography (PET) scans of healthy individuals and patients with mild cognitive impairment who were enrolled in the Alzheimers Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) database. (Photo: ANI)

Decoded: Why women are more to Alzheimer's than men

Here's why Alzheimer's is more prevalent in women than men?

19 July 2019 9:13 AM IST

The study was published in EClinicalMedicine. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Social media: Growing cause of suicidal tendency among young girls

Girls prone to injuring selves more affected by social media feedback, claims study.

19 July 2019 9:08 AM IST

Drinking too much water can result in a condition called hyponatremia, which is a dangerous drop in blood sodium levels. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Know your body's hydration needs

Drinking more water than needed can be as harmful as drinking less of it.

18 July 2019 6:42 PM IST

It is used as a mild laxative and finds use in medicinal use for rheumatism, hair care and menstrual problems. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Use castor oil to remedy sagging skin

Castor oil has several medicinal properties but can be harmful if ingested in excess.

18 July 2019 4:28 PM IST

While it seems like protein was the culprit in this story, this macro-nutrient is still a major part of a well-balanced diet. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Were protein supplements the real cause of this woman's death?

Beware of any undiagnosed medical conditions before making a major change in your diet.

18 July 2019 2:20 PM IST

Patients with a case manager and the website reported significantly greater improvements in physical health by the end of the study compared to those who had traditional care. (Photo:Representational/Pixabay)

Post hospital treatment helps stroke patients recover faster

Support at home helps stroke patients adjust after hospital stay: Study.

18 July 2019 9:34 AM IST

The study included more than 3600 men who have sex with men over a 12-month period from March 2016. (Representational/Pixabay)

Can kissing cause sexually transmitted diseases?

Can kissing cause gonorrhoea?

18 July 2019 9:27 AM IST

Dr Mickey Mehta

Healing through fitness

Mickey Mehta, the man behind shaping up Bollywood divas like PC and Bipasha Basu, says you don't have to seek life's...

18 July 2019 12:04 AM IST